A federal appeals court panel ruled that the Trump administration's policy banning transgender troops from military service is unconstitutional. - The majority opinion upheld a lower court ruling that the policy likely violates constitutional rights.
- The injunction was narrowed to cover only current service members, not those seeking to join. - The ruling is not immediately effective, allowing time for an appeal to the full court.
The policy, based on a January 2025 executive order, presumptively disqualifies people with gender dysphoria, which the court said appears driven by a desire to harm a politically unpopular group.